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Pen & Ink & Watercolor
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL 00000
Using still life and reference material, students will create drawings and paintings using a variety of pens–dip pens, micron pens, brush pens, watercolors, Dr. Martin Watercolors, and brushes on various papers. Material list NOTE: You do not need to purchase all here. Select a few penholders; nibs; India ink; regular watercolors: primary colors and earth tones by Holbein, Winsor & Newton; a few bottles of Dr. Martin watercolors- primaries:...
6 sessions
Overcome Your Public Speaking Fear - Online - Chicago
Zenspeak - Public Speaking Center @ 60605
This is an online course. Zoom link will be sent to you upon enrollment. Overcome public speaking fear with gradual exposure, in a supportive environment. Based out of New York City for 30 years, we are now offering these classes online to an international audience. Once the 10 session package is purchased, the student may use their sessions however they choose. The course is ongoing, so each session has participants at all levels. We use a workbook...
10 sessions
Product Management
General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL 00000
This is a 10-week part-time or 1-week accelerated course. In this ten-week course, students will learn to navigate the product cycle, from evaluating users and managing a roadmap to creating an MVP and developing metrics. Skills & Tools: Apply product management best practices to ship products and features that solve real problems for your customers. Production Standard: Create a roadmap, business model canvas, MVP, key metrics, personas,...
20 sessions
New Camera Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 00000
Did you buy a new camera recently? This workshop will help you set up your camera and learn basic operations. Please have your digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, mirrorless camera, or advanced point-and-shoot camera on hand.
Thursday Sep 16th, 6:30–8:30pm Central Time
(3 sessions)
Social Media Bootcamp
General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL 00000
In this bootcamp, students will be introduced to the current social media landscape and explore how it can be used for maximum results for brands. Students will leave with a detailed understanding of both the current social media landscape and how to evaluate which social platforms, social marketing techniques, and paid social advertising methods are the best fit for their organization's goals. We'll cover the following topics: an overview of social...
Project Management Bootcamp
General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL 00000
Whether you’re a designer, a developer, or an entrepreneur who’s looking to get your own company off the ground, knowing how to effectively lead a team and complete a project is an essential element of success. This Bootcamp reviews the fundamentals of project management. It’s a good place to start whether you’ve found yourself taking on a pm role in your organization or are looking to transition to a career in the field. In this workshop,...
Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp
General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL 00000
Photoshop is the industry standard photo image editing software for print and digital output. In this hands-on introductory workshop, we will walk through Photoshop's basic capabilities and use tools and techniques to edit images and create visual design mock-ups - no design experience required! This bootcamp will help students visualize products and designs using Photoshop and learn some basic visual design tips. Takeaways Creating a document...
Link Up With Chains
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL 00000
Discover how fun and relaxing it is to make eye catching chains from home. Start with links without heat, progress to mastering the butane mini torch to create classic fused loop in loop chains with endless variations. Finish with your own custom designs using copper, brass, fine silver, and argentium and more. A detailed supply list will guide you on what to purchase to build your home studio. Note: This interactive online class is...
6 sessions
Easy Bookbinding at Home
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL 00000
Learn the basic skills and tools to create hand-crafted books, including folding, sewing and gluing, and different types of stitches and structures to create several of your own sample books. Skill Level: Beginner Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class 1 day before the start...
6 sessions
Book Club for Artists (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL 00000
This course will explore the relationship between reading literature and creating art. One classic work of literature will be chosen to study for the duration of the course. Within each class, students will engage in a literary discussion, brainstorm ideas through collaging and sketching, and ultimately paint pieces that represent their literary analysis. Possible pieces will include portraits of characters, landscapes/settings from the text, and...
6 sessions
iPhone Photography
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 00000
There are hundreds of photography apps available for iPhones, and many have similar features. Explore some of the better-known apps and get instructions on using them for nature photography. We will go over the basics of iPhone photography along with fieldwork. Examine the photos taken during class and learn how to enhance, manipulate, or alter them. iPhones are mandatory.
Thursday Jul 8th, 1:30–3:30pm Central Time
(3 sessions)
Photoshop 1
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 00000
Make your images even better with Adobe Photoshop Elements—a user-friendly photo editor that has the same concepts as the full version of Photoshop. Apply selection tools, layers, and smart brushes. A laptop computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop CS5 installed and a digital camera are required.
6 sessions
Comics & Cartooning (Ages 9-14)
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL 00000
Become a visual storyteller! Learn the basics of character design and the rules of storytelling to create your own unique characters, plots, and comic panels. Utilizing pens, watercolors, colored pencils, and drawing tablets, you’ll have the opportunity to explore both traditional and digital drawing techniques. Examples of professional work will be used to provide inspiration and a deeper understanding of the medium.
6 sessions
Paper Remix - Inspired Collage
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL 00000
Snip, tear and assemble your way through the expressive medium of collage. Create compositions using a variety of papers and techniques to gather images, shapes and colors. To inspire your work, themes such as quotes, poems, landscape and personal imagery will be shared.
Wednesday Jun 9th, 9:30–11:30am Central Time
(6 sessions)
Beginning Digital Photography
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 00000
Learn the techniques and principles of photography. You will explore the basics of photography, including image composition rules, how the camera works, proper exposure, and the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed. The course requires a digital SLR camera. No previous experience is required.
4 sessions
